Top Rankings
Milbank School District 25-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 999 students in Milbank School District 25-4. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Milbank School District 25-4 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
999 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Milbank School District 25-4, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.50
# American Indian Students
10 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
823 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
82%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
75
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,804 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,074 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,804
$13,144
Spending / Student
$15,074
$12,645
Best Milbank School District 25-4 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milbank Elementary - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Milbank Middle School - 02
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Milbank High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
15765 484th Ave
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 432-6615
Revillo, SD 57259
(605) 432-6615
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milbank School District 25-4?
Milbank School District 25-4 manages 4 public schools serving 999 students.
What is the rank of Milbank School District 25-4?
Milbank School District 25-4 is ranked #46 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milbank School District 25-4?
82% of Milbank School District 25-4 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milbank School District 25-4?
Milbank School District 25-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Milbank School District 25-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,074 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
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